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HY08 KPT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,629 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 123,629 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake application slightly unbalanced

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear outer tyre wall has slight damage

o/s headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2018 120,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake application slightly unbalanced

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear outer tyre wall has slight damage

o/s headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear caliper return spring missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear caliper return spring missing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 102,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear caliper return spring missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear caliper return spring missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,205 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play on inner rack ends

Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 77,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 77,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S sill damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,870 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HY08 KPT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 KPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 KPT registered?

HY08 KPT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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